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Democrats back Dr. Sophia Chadda for Bernards Township Committee

The Bernards Township Democratic Committee (BTDC) has endorsed Dr. Sophia Chadda for a three-year term on the Township Committee. 

“As a local business owner, practicing dentist, and parent of students in elementary school, high school and college, I have a broad perspective,” Chadda said. “With my STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) background, I employ a fact- and evidence-based approach to solving problems and making decisions.
"I want to foster greater communication between elected officials and residents of our town and facilitate the participation of more of my fellow residents in our civic affairs,'' she added. "I would be honored to serve my township neighbors and work to improve our future together.”

Somerset County Democrats gear up for next election

Following its historic election victories the last two years, the Somerset County Democratic Committee (SCDC) has named a new executive director and opened a new headquarters in downtown Somerville.

Affordable housing projects in Bernards Township advancing

Among the township’s three looming affordable housing projects, one received development approval last month, one is poised to go before the Planning Board next week, and the third is on track for a development application before the end of the year.

The three projects would have a combined 502 housing units, of which 96 would be income-restricted. The township rezoned the subject sites last year to meet its state-mandated “Round III” affordable housing obligation through 2025.

'Angst' film to be screened in Basking Ridge

The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse, the township Health Department, the Governors Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, township Parent Teacher Organizations and Blueprint Mental Health will host a screening of the documentary film “Angst” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Ridge High School Performing Arts Center (PAC), 268 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge.

“Angst” is a 55-minute film experience that explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what people can do about it. The filmmaker’s goal is to have a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety.

LETTER: Harris ‘humbled and grateful’ for support in Bernards Township

EDITOR: I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Bernards Township Democratic Committee, the Somerset County Democratic Committee, the Somerset County Foundation of Democratic Women, the campaign team, and all the volunteers and donors who worked tirelessly to support Bobby Mascia and me during our campaign for Bernards Township Committee. It was an extremely close race and I am humbled and grateful for their efforts; it truly does take a village.